- If there are concerns about the child's language development, it is recommended that Language Screening [Size: 1,191 KB, File: PDF] be completed.
- If there are concerns about the child's speech sound development, it is recommended that the Speech Screen Pictures [Size: 1,080 KB, File: PDF] and Record Form [Size: 203 KB, File: PDF] be completed.
- For primary-aged children, school teams are required to complete the Request for Involvement Form [Size: 282 KB, File: PDF] and discuss it with their link therapist.
Specialist Guidance
Special Education Needs leaders in school should implement a graduated approach, where they liaise with staff, parents or carers and the students’ themselves to identify the right time to seek external agency involvement and referrals to specialists for further assessment and advice.
Send Services 0-25 years
Primary and Secondary SENCos can raise concerns relating to a child or young person's (CYP) speech language and communication needs (SLCN) with their Link Specialist Teacher or Educational Psychologist. All involvement will need parental consent using the ‘Required Information and Consent’ (RIC) or the ‘Early Help Assessment’ (EHA).
Further information and referral guidance can be found on the SEND Service 0-25 page.
Speech and Language Therapy Services
SLCN Service for Secondary Schools
All secondary schools across Cambridge can access SLCN advice and support through the SLCN Service for Secondary Schools. This is a multi-professional team consisting of Speech and Language Therapists and Specialist Teachers, providing assessment, advice and support to young people with language disorders in Cambridgeshire secondary schools. Training from this service is free to access.
Referrals to: ccs-tr.therapyreferrals@nhs.net
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